GRE Word List
MALADROIT
lacking adroitness : inept
The meaning of the word maladroit is lacking adroitness : inept.
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|---|---|
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
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| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |